Sylvia’s Ozark Cornbread

Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk, preferably measured into a 4-cup measure 2 eggs 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with oil, add the butter, and put it into … Read more

Dairy Hollow House Skillet Sizzled Cornbread

Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 1 cup unbleached white flour 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup mild vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or mild vegetable oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a … Read more

Rabbit Hill Inn Oatmeal-Molasses Bread

Source: Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread Cookbook, Crescent Dragonwagon Makes 2 loaves This recipe is a very consistent bread recipe ideal for beginners.  It takes 4 ½ hours from start to finish. 2 cups boiling water 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 ½ tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon active dry yeast ½ cup lukewarm spring … Read more

Salad of Tender Greens with Sweet Peppery Blackberry Vinaigrette

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon 8-10 cups tender spring mix salad, washed and dried ¼ cup of Sweet-Peppery Blackberry Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1 cup fresh, whole, unbruised blackberries rinsed and set on paper towel to dry (frozen blackberries that have been thawed with juice reserved may be substituted if fresh are not available) ½ cup … Read more

Round Steak Smothered in Brown Gravy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon Serves 6 or 4 very hearty portions Note: The roux for this recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The roux takes about 45 – 75 minutes to prepare and cannot be hurried. 1 tablespoon butter Cooking spray 2 medium onions, sliced vertically into … Read more

Creamy Garlic Soup with White Wine and Tiny Garlic Croutons

Source: Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread, Crescent Dragonwagon Makes about 6 cups. “No substitutions work. Make it just once in your life if you must, but make it right or don’t make it at all.” Crescent Dragonwagon ½ cup (1 stick) butter 4 whole heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled Tiny Garlic Croutons … Read more